Effects of too much: Taking an overdose of pyridoxine hydrochloride “can cause neurological disorders, such as loss of sensation in legs and imbalance, when taken in high doses of 200 mg or more per day, over a long period of time.”
Food that contains Pyridoxine Hydrochloride: “brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, whole grains, bread, liver, cereals, spinach, green beans, and bananas.”
Chemical formula:
C8H11NO3 · HCl
Chemical reaction with the body: It is used to help produce serotonin in your body and helps keep your immune system in top shape and protects your heart from cholesterol deposits. Also helps prevent kidney stone formation.
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Type of nutrient/ chemical: Vitamin B6
Effects of too much: Taking an overdose of pyridoxine hydrochloride “can cause neurological disorders, such as loss of sensation in legs and imbalance, when taken in high doses of 200 mg or more per day, over a long period of time.”
Food that contains Pyridoxine Hydrochloride: “brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, whole grains, bread, liver, cereals, spinach, green beans, and bananas.”
Chemical formula:
C8H11NO3 · HCl
Chemical reaction with the body: It is used to help produce serotonin in your body and helps keep your immune system in top shape and protects your heart from cholesterol deposits. Also helps prevent kidney stone formation.
Other citations:
http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/vitamin-B6-pyridoxine.php
http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/Ingredients/pyridoxine_hcl.htm